Beyond Measure

"Love is not about patronizing and charity isn't about pity, it is about pouring ourselves out for others." St. Mother Teresa

I have really missed volunteering and pouring myself out for others.

But reading the quote above reminds me to not take pity for myself.

The opportunity to pour myself out, to love from wherever I am, is a choice I can make everyday.

"He who loves a little, gives a little. He who loves more gives more. And He who loves beyond measure, what does he give? He gives himself!" St. Porphyrios

Beyond measure. 

Give of self. 

Even in the little things.

"Act in such a way that all those who come in contact with you will go away joyful. Sow happiness about you because you have received much from God; give, then, generously to others. They should take leave of you with their hearts filled with joy." St. Faustina

A heart filled with joy is contagious.

A heart poured out for others is a loving heart.

In my opinion that's the best heart.

"I would rather make mistakes in kindness and compassion than work miracles in unkindness and hardness." St. Mother Teresa